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I picked up a Rossi rs22. light weight, shoots fine and I don't care if it gets beat up. I did find the mag had some burrs that had to be cleaned up before it would run reliably. Have yet to try the Mossberg mags to see if they are better.

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y'all been spying on me?

thanks for the report.

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Pain is not a measure of effectiveness. I read a comparative report years ago on the effectiveness of pistol cartridges. It quoted several shooting reports and evidence. To make a long story short, if you believe it will, it will. The one that is relevant to your thoughts was a young officer responding to an armed robbery. He was shot in the arm by a .22 or .25 and he fell to the sidewalk and died. Official cause of death was shock. This contradicts what I stated earlier about shot placement but it is an anomaly. Mindset is very important. This was not relevant to the original question. And now back to your regularly scheduled discussion.

That's not my point. with the same caliber how much difference in a 15.5 inch pistol barrel and a 16 inch rifle barrel? While a weaker powder charge might lost velocity in a longer barrel, it gains stability. What I would ask is would you carry a pistol to a gunfight? (maybe I would, depends on the distance) A better question is would you pick a pistol to go into battle with? Sure, caliber makes a difference, but that was not my point.

This touches on another subject. ONE of the reasons I don't go to theaters anymore. There are no safe zones no matter what the sign states. That said, "gun free" zones are more dangerous. Modern history proves that.

just to throw a wrench in the machine. There are pistol caliber rifles and rifle caliber pistols. Shot placement is the only answer. If you hit off center either will do less damage. JMHO.

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While here at home the thugs steal guns from cop cars.

I'd buy it back but I won't have the cash ontil after the holidays either. It's a great pistol. GLWS!

It's been a long day. I'm confusing Charter arms and Rossi. Thanks for the memory jog.

Yes the Charter Arms Bulldog. I have read that they had improved even before the Taurus merger. I would want a PUG and might even go for the 357 version.

Wife is aware that I "need" a birdshead Vaquero with under 4 inch barrel. She doesn't yet know about the lever gun I need to match. LOL

Not yet, But a Bulldog is in my future. Odd bit of trivia, a .44 special Bulldog was used by Son of Sam. Also, you can see the bullets from the wrong end.

Our Father will protect me in the end. Study will reveal that even God's chosen are susceptible to the evils of the world. My belief on why Jesus had the apostles arm themselves was to show that he gave himself willingly. It was a visual of the statement that he could call legions of angels to protect him but he did not need protection. I, on the other hand, have to depend on the wisdom and skills He has allowed me to have. Another scripture tells us to defend those who cannot defend themselves. The church I used to attend knew I was at all times armed and it was made clear on occaision that they were comfortable and comforted by the knowledge.

I understand and respect your choice. I would ask that you think about a couple of things. Are you unarmed to and from church? If not, how secure is your firearm in your car for the time you are in the services?

I have dies for both. Acquired them from a gent who retired from cowboy action shooting. Don't own a 45 colt,,,yet. But I can use the dies as leverage with the wife when I set out to buy one.

Yep, If the winning powerball would intervene....

Matilda and Venus. Our Great Dane and our step dog. Venus belongs to my step daughter Timmy, our 7-9 year old part Dane rescue with Matilda Timmy and Matilda competing for Mama's attention. Don't mess with Mama, they don't like that. Timmy is 140lbs of attitude, he knows what you tell him, he just decides if and when he will do it. Matilda is 3 years old, covid dog, she sleeps between us. Venus is a big round ball of chicken. the pic of her laying with Matilda is because she couldn't get out of the corner.

I'm quite a fan of Taurus. My first was a SS 85 back in the mid 80s. It was a trade in from a LEO that felt an autoloader would make a better ankle gun. Good for what it was, grouped good for a snubbie. Trigger on this one was a bit stiff but not gritty. Fit and finish were mediocre. Bought a new 6 inch 669VR at the same time. That one had a great trigger and shot tight groups. I miss both of these, lost in divorce. Currently have a 4 inch SS 608. The heavy cylinder and ported barrel make this a soft shooter with heavy 357 loads. Trigger is excellent on this revolver and fit and finish are very good. Aquired a "sissy" 945 SS at the same time and I adore this pistol. trigger is good especially for an SA/DA gun. Groups are good as are fit and finish. These two were used imports and Taurus does not recognize the serial numbers. This is where I have issues. Taurus would not sell a replacement firing pin group for the 608 becuse they "didn't know what I had". The firing pin wasn't broken, it was missing when I received it BTW. I picked up a 745 at a pawn shop not long ago. Not a fan of striker fired guns and I cannot for the life of me understand why they didn't put a decocker on this. The long takeup on the trigger is awful and I am not comfortable with one in the chamber without the safety on. Fit and finish are good on this piece. I can't tell if it groups well or not as I have not gotten used to the trigger. I had a 4 inch Rossi at one time. Couldn't resisit the Stainless steel 357 with unfluted cylinder. I had to do a bit of polishing of the sear but it was otherwise ok. fit was excellent and it shot well. Nothing newer but I've been happy with all of the Taurus and on Rossi I've owned. I will buy more and do not consider them as second choice to anything except a Python. Currently tracking prices on Taurus 1911, the duo tone model specifically. I'm also looking at PT 145s. well, guess I'm collecting Taurus .45 ACP now.